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Download or read book Lethal Elegance written by Joe Earle and published by MFA Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the "soul of the samurai," the sword is famously both the symbol and instrument of Japanese military prowess. Less known, at least in the west, is its role as a fashion accessory or status symbol. More than the weapon itself, it was the sword's metal fittings--from the hand guard to the small decorative plates on the hilt--that reflected the complexities of samurai life. Some fittings were meant to convey the honor and self-control expected of a samurai, while other, more flamboyant fittings reflected the samurai's leisure-time persona as "man about town." Later, when the wearing of swords spread beyond the samurai class, both the decorative function of the fittings and the variety of their designs increased, leading to some of the most accomplished metalwork ever created. Now in paperback for the first time, Lethal Elegance presents 150 of these remarkable sword fittings, and is one of the few books to focus on their styles and techniques. It discusses the visual effects achieved with different alloys, the evolution of fittings following changes in warfare, symbolism and standards for connoisseurship. Though these objects were created for violent ends, their variety and beauty also reveal them as wonders of self-expression.
Book Synopsis Japanese Woodblock Prints by : William Green
Download or read book Japanese Woodblock Prints written by William Green and published by Brill Hotei. This book was released on 1993 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate research tool for the study of Japanese prints, this publication represents eight years of research by the author William Green. It lists over 6000 publications dating from 1822 to 1993, concentrating on those in English. In addition, the inclusion of newspaper and periodical reviews of the most important books and catalogs enables the academic debate concerning Japanese prints to be followed. This book is divided along thematic lines into 15 chapters and also contains three indexes, making it an easy-to-use reference work for students, scholars and collectors alike.
Book Synopsis Bulletin - The Japan Society of London by : Japan Society of London
Download or read book Bulletin - The Japan Society of London written by Japan Society of London and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis The Ultimate Netsuke Bibliography by :
Download or read book The Ultimate Netsuke Bibliography written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Netsuke Bibliography is a comprehensive bibliography of more than 4,400 bibliographic print and non-print entries covering all aspects of Japanese netsuke, the miniature carvings which Japanese men used to suspend various items from the sash belt that fastened their kimono. It is organized into 15 major and 5 minor categories. Each category is further divided into 11 subcategories. Additional features include four indices (Author, Journal, Place, and Subject), and a variety of appendices. It contains 2,196 books, 1,861 journal articles (457 from the Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal), 367 from the Journal of the International Netsuke Collectors Society 1,494 auction catalogs, 431 items in French, 254 items in Japanese, 60 items prior to 1900, including 9 auction catalogs. Includes most materials published through the end of 1998. A section of Late Arrivals, including last minute submissions and items in early 1999, is listed as well. This volume is a necessity for every netsuke collector, bibliophile, art library and museum.
Download or read book The Connoisseur written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bulletin of the Art Institute of Chicago by :
Download or read book Bulletin of the Art Institute of Chicago written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Illustrated Catalogue of the Noteworthy Collection of Cloisonné and Other Enamels, Old Japanese Bronzes, Sword Guards, Knife Handles, Swords, Lacquers and Fine Old Brocades by : Alfred Owre
Download or read book Illustrated Catalogue of the Noteworthy Collection of Cloisonné and Other Enamels, Old Japanese Bronzes, Sword Guards, Knife Handles, Swords, Lacquers and Fine Old Brocades written by Alfred Owre and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Trübner's Bibliographical Catalogues by : Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co
Download or read book Trübner's Bibliographical Catalogues written by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 1236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Catalogues of Japanese Works of Art and Colour Prints by : Sotheby & Co. (London, England)
Download or read book Catalogues of Japanese Works of Art and Colour Prints written by Sotheby & Co. (London, England) and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths by : Leon Kapp
Download or read book Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths written by Leon Kapp and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive overview of the major events in the history of the contemporary Japanese sword and the work of many of the best smiths active today.
Book Synopsis Military Swords of Japan, 1868-1945 by : Richard Fuller
Download or read book Military Swords of Japan, 1868-1945 written by Richard Fuller and published by Arms & Armour. This book was released on 1993-03 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A reference/historical guide to the ""collectable"" market of Japanese military swords. Subjects covered include rebellion swords, Army, Air Force and home-defence emergency-issue swords, civil officials' swords, detail on blades, swordsmiths and markings, and collecting."
Book Synopsis Proceedings, American Philosophical Society (vol. 116, No. 2, 1972) by :
Download or read book Proceedings, American Philosophical Society (vol. 116, No. 2, 1972) written by and published by American Philosophical Society. This book was released on with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Fortune and Glory: A Treasure Hunter’s Handbook by : David McIntee
Download or read book Fortune and Glory: A Treasure Hunter’s Handbook written by David McIntee and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-20 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So you have decided to give up the rat race for the life of an international treasure hunter, but you are not quite sure where to start. Well then, this book is for you! Fortune and Glory tells you all you need to know in order to set off on an epic quest for the great lost treasures of history. Starting with a quick exploration of the history of treasure hunting and a look at the gear that you will need, it then delves into a survey of the 'lost' treasures that are out there just waiting to be claimed. Continent by continent, the book covers the legends of hidden locations like El Dorado and King Solomon's Mines, as well as covering the most illustrious lost artifacts such as the Holy Grail, the Hanjo Masamune, and the Irish Crown Jewels. If your interest lies with the loot rather than the history, the book also discusses Nazi gold, pirate treasure, and the treasure hordes of the Copper Scrolls. This book is your first step towards becoming the pistol-toting, fedora-wearing international tomb robber and treasure hunter you've always dreamt of being!
Download or read book Art Museums of the World written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Japanese Sword written by Kanzan Satō and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 1983 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the foremost experts on the Japanese sword describes their history andppreciations in this book, with photographs and illustrations.
Download or read book Hobbies written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 902 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
